Quantum Computing Progress and Prospects

Quantum mechanics, the subfield of physics that describes the behavior of very small (quantum) particles, provides the basis for a new paradigm of computing. First proposed in the 1980s as a way to improve computational modeling of quantum systems, the field of quantum computing has recently garnere...

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Main Authors: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Sciences, Division on Engineering and Physical, Board, Intelligence Community Studies, Board, Computer Science and Telecommunications, Computing, Committee on Technical Assessment of the Feasibility and Implications of Quantum, Horowitz, Mark, Grumbling, Emily
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C National Academies Press 21.03.2019
the National Academies Press
Edition:1
Series:A consensus study report of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, Medicine
Subjects:
Cryptography
Quantum computing
ISBN:9780309479691, 030947969X
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Table of Contents:
  • Intro -- FrontMatter -- Acknowledgment of Reviewers -- Preface -- Contents -- Summary -- 1 Progress in Computing -- 2 Quantum Computing: A New Paradigm -- 3 Quantum Algorithms and Applications -- 4 Quantum Computing's Implications for Cryptography -- 5 Essential Hardware Components of a Quantum Computer -- 6 Essential Software Components of a Scalable Quantum Computer -- 7 Feasibility and Time Frames of Quantum Computing -- Appendixes -- Appendix A: Statement of Task -- Appendix B: Trapped Ion Quantum Computers -- Appendix C: Superconducting Quantum Computers -- Appendix D: Other Approaches to Building Qubits -- Appendix E: Global R&amp -- D Investment -- Appendix F: Committee and Staff Biographical Information -- Appendix G: Briefers to the Committee -- Appendix H: Acronyms and Abbreviations -- Appendix I: Glossary